Diverse backgrounds and experiences, united to help you reach your health and fitness goals.  

FOUNDER

Fitness, athletics, and adventure have played a significant role throughout my life. These pursuits have led to some of my proudest accomplishments, as well as a few injuries that challenged my youthful belief in my own indestructibility.

Along the way, I relied on many practitioners and modalities to keep me fully functional and pain-free, bouncing around from chiropractic offices to massage therapists to fitness centers to acupuncturists. Now that I’m older and a little wiser, I focus on restorative, functional strength training and the many therapeutic offerings at Foundation to undo old injuries and imbalances and continue to get stronger, leaner, and able to engage in all of the activities I want to excel at.

I developed Foundation Health and Fitness to help others do the same, bringing the most beneficial modalities and talented practitioners together to build a community focused on functional strength and total wellness.

FOUNDER

After years of working in business I found a passion for fitness around my late 20s. I became obsessed with kickboxing & dancing, mostly country western & west coast swing. At 33 I was a NASM certified personal trainer as well as certified in kickboxing and PIYO. I worked specifically with women who had insecurities about fitness & helped them gain the confidence to find their place in a traditional gym setting. Unfortunately a back injury placed that journey on hold & in an attempt to keep my life on a health centered trajectory I decided to get my BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) & became a licensed nurse while using every modality available to me to heal my back. After 5 years working in the hospital setting Charlie & I decided to start Foundation Health & Fitness, a one stop shop for health and wellness where many of the amazing practitioners & skilled fitness instructors that put me back together all work under one roof and help others that have struggled with injuries as well as prevent them in the first place.

The dream has always been to live a life with a strong physical foundation to extend both lifespan and healthspan for ourselves and those around us. We are thrilled for the opportunity to bring all of these amazing practices together & share this space with our community!

FOUNDATION HEALTH AND FITNESS: GENERAL MANAGER

541 SOCIAL CLUB: FOUNDER

Growing up in Bend, I always dreamt of becoming an integral part of this great community. After graduating from Oregon State University with a degree in Exercise Sport Science, I was recruited by EXOS, a sports performance-based company where I had the humble pleasure of working with some of the most acclaimed athletes in the world. My role transitioned from coaching to managing, then directing global Adidas sports facilities. For the last decade, I traveled the world, living in five different countries while I launched and managed facilities to support the fitness, health, and wellness needs of adidas employees. I moved back to Bend with the goal of realizing my childhood dream of owning a business in my hometown.

The big idea came from a conversation with friends. We were talking about how great it would be if I could put a sauna and ice bath on a trailer to take to events and parties. That's when it hit me … Mobile Contrast Therapy! The idea was a spark that turned into a fire and I officially opened 541 Social Club in November of 2022.

I’m excited, thankful, and eager to continue supporting this community, earning your trust, and providing an amazing experience for participants and members.

PILATES MANAGER & INSTRUCTOR

Alexa relocated to Bend from San Diego to join her family in 2018. Alexa brings her diversified talents in teaching people to the Pilates environment. As a highly energetic and passionate person, she is a self-starter with a strong regard for integrity and personal connection. She brings her expertise and experience through multiple certifications including, Pilates, TRX, Barre Above, Trigger Point Release and Spin all of which allow her to be a well rounded fitness instructor. Her classes are both fun and challenging with lots of humor involved (when you are laughing you are engaging your core)! She will meet your body where it's at on any given day with the emphasis to conquer your individual goals through a well rounded workout.

Alexa fell in love with Pilates through her own practice that started in 2006 after her first back surgery. She says, “Most of my physical therapy was based around foundation Pilates work, learning the concept of the Pilates breath with movement, engaging the correct core muscles to stabilize through my center and then incorporating intelligent functional movement”.

“I am a huge believer in form to function—let’s get you moving correctly and confidently so you feel balanced, stronger, more connected and ready to conquer whatever life may bring you. I love how great Pilates is for one's mental health and overall mood. The mind body connection that Pilates teaches you is unmatched and I am eager to share my passion, enthusiasm and knowledge with other Pilates enthusiasts''.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICES AND SALES MANAGER

Almost two decades ago, after a significant and painful event, I was forced to re-engineer my life. I found myself experimenting with numerous nutrition protocols. From supplements, sleep, and movement to ice baths, saunas, and breath work, my pursuit towards wholeness and peak performance has taken me to many different places.

My personal progress was amplified by a supportive community that helped me confront and overcome my challenges. Because of that, I connect strongly with our mission here at Foundation to foster a community where members engage in their own transformative journey and become the fullest version of themselves.

In my role overseeing member services, I see myself as the chief curator of community.

I began practicing this work when I founded a social magazine in SE Portland. We told the stories of a small community, and celebrated the families (and pets) that were the heart of this neighborhood.

I also put this into practice when I built an Airbnb business in the Willamette Valley. I cared deeply for all my guests and wanted to make sure they were taken care of no matter what came up.

If you're seeking a tribe that values transformation and deep, communal connections, I'm here to journey with you. Let's embrace the power of personal growth and family together.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

BALLET INSTRUCTOR

Straight out of Germany Berlin's limelight on the stage of the famous Friedrichsstadt Palast, Antje Hertel Hendrix, dazzled world dignitaries and bourgeois audiences worldwide for over a decade through her mastery of classical and modern dance.

Ballet, the foundation of Antje's creativity, has since proven to be invaluable as a training protocol for fitness and beyond.

So much so, that world class olympic athletes sought her out to improve their game and strengthen their confidence in the gym AND at their health clinics.

However, research has also shown how ballet training is above no other in gently maneuvering the body toward better balance, coordination, healthy life choices, strength, flexibility, and resilience, not to mention the psychological advantages of body awareness, mindfulness, and weight management.

In between rich ballet coaching sessions, Antje is also available to host your peripheral workouts, creating an attentive and supportive atmosphere.

Take a moment to reach out to her. She would LOVE to share her decades of experience and give special pointers on a safe and healthy workout!

PERFORMANCE MANAGER & COACH

Sebi hails from the University of Houston Pre-Pharmacy, Lonestar College of Health Sciences and is Certified through the National Academy of Sports Medicine as a Personal Trainer. Sebi brings with him an impressive list of certifications to Foundation Health and FItness including Weight loss Specialist, Performance Enhancement Specialist, Corrective Exercise Specialist, Fitness Nutrition Specialist, Certified TRX Instructor, Flexologist Practitioner, Row Instructor, and Run Coach.

As a Personal Trainer since 2009, he has experience servicing corporate, commercial, resort and studio settings providing wellness solutions ranging from college athletes to retirees. He helps clients establish a connection with their body through forming good weight lifting techniques to gain confidence that carries into their life outside of the gym. You can expect each session to be educational and empowering. The ideal client for Sebi would be someone who is ready to commit, learn, share stories and smile along their wellness journey.

Sebi moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2016 and has enjoyed the plentiful outdoor options our area provides. A few of his favorites are mountaineering, backpacking, landscape photography and backcountry skiing.

PERFORMANCE COACH

Currently on a never-ending pursuit to cultivate functional, full-body strength and conditioning programs for a wide variety of movers and shakers. I do my best to provide well-rounded group fitness instruction, aimed at keeping people healthy and provoking movement patterns that will carry over into everyday life. The foundation of my fitness acumen comes from years of experience coaching athletes at the collegiate level. I am USAW certified. Outside the gym, I enjoy camping, fishing, writing, and playing in the dirt.

MEMBERSHIP SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

FITNESS COACH & MASSAGE THERAPIST

Grant grew up in Bend, Oregon and was a basketball player through high school and some college before having a career ending injury. He then changed route and found himself back home and finding what to do next. He knew he wanted to help people as much as possible and be involved with the human body. That is when he found Massage Therapy and holistic health practices. Grant attended Sage School of Massage and Graduated 2022. He specializes in deep tissue, trigger point therapy, and injury recovery and prevention. Grant also has been a Certified Personal Trainer since August 2023 and utilizes his sports background in his training.

With his free time Grant enjoys being with like-minded people and just enjoying each moment. He also enjoys lifting weights and various outdoor activities like hiking, paddle boarding, snowboarding, and spike ball. Also taking time each day to reflect and be present whether through journaling, meditation, or playing guitar.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

I’ve been an enthusiastic yogi since 2003. In 2010 I founded Yogis Unite! Bend: Oregon’s largest outdoor yoga festival and for 6 years we united our community through yoga & raised money for 2 local profits. After 27 years with a career in Sales & Marketing, our 3 boys growing older, the support of my husband and to celebrate my 50th Birthday I graduated with a 200 Hr Yoga Teaching Certification. Proving to myself I could learn Sanskrit, anatomy and achieve all the requirements to teach in the Baptiste Yoga style. 3 years later, I earned my 500 Hr Teaching Certification, and 3 years after that I earned my Flexologist certification. Now 8 years in as a bodyworker & healer, I continue to learn and grow. I am most passionate about sharing yoga with the community, welcoming new students to their mat, and to inspire experienced yogis to seek their edge. I lead a variety of classes. From challenging power flow to rejuvenating yin, yoga nidra, restorative, and vin/yin. My hope is for each student to feel empowered on and off the mat through the union of mind, body, and soul through the healing power of breath.

I’m honored to be a student of these inspiring yogis in movement, meditation & breathwork: Baron Baptiste; Seane Corn; Cindy Lee; MC Yogi; Rolf Gates; DJ Drez; Noah Levine; Jon Paul Crimi; Gerry Lopez; Suzie Newcome (Namaspa founder), Michelle Young (MVP Founder) & many others both on and off the mat.

My intention is to hold space for students to step into the highest version of themselvesDescription goes here

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Petit Pinson is a passionate mover and meditator. She has been guiding yoga, movement, and meditation in many forms to many people in many parts of the world for almost 20 years.

She has been a Yoga Instructor in Bend for the past 13 years. Her classes are skillfully crafted, mindfully, guided, and welcoming to all, emphasizing stability, mobility and flow. Petit has worked with many prominent teachers over the years, enjoying life-long studentship. Her wanderings have taken her to 6 different continents and to over 26,000' above sea level on the North Face of Mt. Everest! When she isn't guiding yoga journeys, she is likely on a trail, mountain, or beach, dancing to great music, sipping matcha, reading good books, snuggling cats, or sharing laughter and adventure with her 14-year-old son.

YOGA INSTRUCTOR

Malachi journey through wellness and fitness began at the University of Colorado in Boulder. Her athletic background involved competitively running 10 K's and half marathons until a lower back injury redirected her first to massage school and then to yoga. In 1997, she completed her initial 200-hour yoga teacher training at Yoga Works in Los Angeles. Expanding her knowledge, Malachi pursued her 300 hour training at Yoga Works in 2002, eventually becoming an E-RYT 500 certified instructor through the Yoga Alliance.

Malachi went on to become a senior yoga instructor at Yoga Works, teaching there for over 23 years. In addition she taught for Equinox gym in Los Angeles for over 10 years, and was the yoga therapist at Sportsfit Physical Therapy before an extended family adventure to Costa Rica.

Malachi has recently landed in Bend with her two daughters. She is excited to share her passion for yoga, her healing touch, and her compassionate and intelligent classes with you.